# SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA)

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## Company

- Legal name: SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.
- Ticker: SMA (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0001585389
- Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)
- Headquarters: Ladera Ranch, CA
- Fiscal year ends: December 31
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: smartstopselfstorage.com
- Investor relations: https://investors.smartstopselfstorage.com/overview/default.aspx
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartstopselfstorage
- Next earnings date: Nov 13, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $281.1M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 27, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/0001193125-26-082573-index.html
- Operating income: $59.1M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 27, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/0001193125-26-082573-index.html
- Net income: -$8.8M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 27, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/0001193125-26-082573-index.html
- SG&A: $38.2M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 27, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/0001193125-26-082573-index.html
- Employees: 1,000 as of Dec 31, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/ck0001585389-20251231.htm
- Shares outstanding: 55,367,820 as of Oct 30, 2026 (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000158538926000020/0001585389-26-000020-index.html
- Auditor: Bdo Usa, P.C., Costa Mesa, California, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/ck0001585389-20251231.htm

## Business

, a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), is a self-managed and fully-integrated self storage real estate investment trust (“REIT”), formed on January 8, 2013 under the Maryland General Corporation Law. Our year-end is December 31. As used in this report, “we,” “us,” “our,” and “Company” refer to SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. and each of our subsidiaries. Our Common Stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “SMA” on April 2, 2025.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/ck0001585389-20251231.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $281.1M | $59.1M | -$8.8M | $38.2M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $237.0M | $69.2M | -$18.4M | $29.9M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $233.0M | $70.6M | -$2.7M | $27.5M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $212.6M | $65.9M | $21.7M | $28.3M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $168.8M | $16.5M | -$19.6M | $23.3M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/smartstop-self-storage-reit-inc.json

## Officers and directors

- H. Michael Schwartz, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SmartStop. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/h-michael-schwartz-361427369. Source: 8-K filed Nov 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000158538926000018/ck0001585389-ex99_1.htm
- James R. Barry, CFO and Treasurer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-barry-9001712a. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000178131626000001/0001781316-26-000001-index.htm
- Nicholas Look, General Counsel and Secretary. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicholaslook. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 18, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000178134526000002/0001781345-26-000002-index.htm
- Joseph H. Robinson, Chief Operations Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000179023026000001/0001790230-26-000001-index.htm
- Michael O. Terjung, Chief Accounting Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000169563826000001/0001695638-26-000001-index.htm
- Wayne Johnson, Chief Investment Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/wayne-johnson-28a52416. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000146159026000001/0001461590-26-000001-index.htm
- Michael Terjung, Chief Accounting Officer. Source: 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/ck0001585389-20251231.htm
- David J. Mueller, Independent Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/ck0001585389-20251231.htm
- Harold “Skip” Perry, Independent Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/ck0001585389-20251231.htm
- Lora Gotcheva, Independent Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/ck0001585389-20251231.htm
- Timothy S. Morris, Independent Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/ck0001585389-20251231.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Nov 4, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000158538926000018/ck0001585389-20261104.htm
- Nov 3, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526444076/ck0001585389-20261103.htm
- Oct 1, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526410701/ck0001585389-20260928.htm
- Sep 29, 2026: Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526406164/ck0001585389-20260929.htm
- Sep 9, 2026: Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526385565/ck0001585389-20260909.htm
- Sep 3, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526382053/ck0001585389-20260903.htm
- Aug 18, 2026: Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526355549/ck0001585389-20260818.htm
- Aug 13, 2026: Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526349382/ck0001585389-20260813.htm
- Aug 5, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000158538926000011/ck0001585389-20260805.htm
- Aug 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000158538926000010/ck0001585389-20260805.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Oct 16, 2026: David J. Mueller (Director) sold 425 shares, about $14,441. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000167282526000009/0001672825-26-000009-index.htm
- Sep 16, 2026: David J. Mueller (Director) sold 425 shares, about $13,621. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000167282526000008/0001672825-26-000008-index.htm
- Aug 17, 2026: David J. Mueller (Director) sold 425 shares, about $14,323. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000167282526000007/0001672825-26-000007-index.htm
- Aug 14, 2026: Nicholas Look (General Counsel and Secretary) sold 1,025 shares, about $35,219. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000178134526000002/0001781345-26-000002-index.htm
- Jul 16, 2026: David J. Mueller (Director) sold 425 shares, about $14,187. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000167282526000006/0001672825-26-000006-index.htm
- Jun 16, 2026: David J. Mueller (Director) sold 425 shares, about $13,787. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000167282526000004/0001672825-26-000004-index.htm
- May 18, 2026: David J. Mueller (Director) sold 425 shares, about $12,610. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000167282526000003/0001672825-26-000003-index.htm
- Apr 16, 2026: David J. Mueller (Director) sold 425 shares, about $13,507. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000167282526000002/0001672825-26-000002-index.htm
- Mar 16, 2026: David J. Mueller (Director) sold 425 shares, about $13,944. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000167282526000001/0001672825-26-000001-index.htm
- Nov 17, 2025: H. Michael Schwartz (Chief Executive Officer) bought 6,250 shares, about $198,188. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000146221625000006/0001462216-25-000006-index.htm
- Nov 14, 2025: Nicholas Look (General Counsel and Secretary) sold 458 shares, about $15,045. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000178134525000006/0001781345-25-000006-index.htm
- Nov 11, 2025: James R. Barry (CFO and Treasurer) bought 600 shares, about $20,130. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000178131625000006/0001781316-25-000006-index.htm

## What management said

- "SmartStop delivered another strong quarter, with sector-leading same-store NOI growth of 4.9% and FFO as adjusted per share growth of over 9%, even with a currency headwind" H. Michael Schwartz, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SmartStop (8-K filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000158538926000018/ck0001585389-ex99_1.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Nov 3, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526444076/ck0001585389-20261103.htm
- 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526082573/ck0001585389-20251231.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 7, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000158538926000014/ck0001585389-20260630.htm
- DEF 14A filed Apr 22, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/000119312526170634/d58655ddef14a.htm

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